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To: WestCoastGal
"Not stated how much time they were given to get the car to the room of doom."

The time wasn't given, only that about 6 more areas have to be inspected. They added, if they don't make it, it won't be because these guys arn't trying.

You can bet someone is sweatin' just about now.

692 posted on 02/15/2007 8:42:37 AM PST by AGreatPer
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To: AGreatPer; LasVegasMac

OK now I feel bad for him, read this........:(

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Michael Waltrip humbly apologized Thursday for his team's role in NASCAR's biggest cheating scandal, saying he was so embarrassed he almost pulled out of Daytona 500 preparations.
Waltrip, who lost two key crew members Wednesday when NASCAR penalized his team for using a fuel additive, said he had to be talked into racing by his wife and Toyota officials who are seething that Waltrip tainted their Nextel Cup debut.

"I didn't want to damage the integrity of the sport further by going out there and having people think, 'What's he doing out there?"' Waltrip said. "I came real close to not running today."

Waltrip, a two-time Daytona 500 winner, needs to race his way into NASCAR's premier event in a qualifying race Thursday.

After his car failed inspection Sunday, Waltrip said he was devastated when his 9-year-old daughter wondered why her father had cheated.

"That will hurt you pretty bad," Waltrip said. "I'm ready to bear all responsibility for what happened. You can't hurt me any worse than I am right now."


695 posted on 02/15/2007 9:09:11 AM PST by WestCoastGal (NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
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